AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Pressure: A new GS1 US survey finds 94% of Americans are worried about how often food is recalled, as FDA posted 26 food recall notices in August and consumers increasingly doubt whether recalls protect them. Retail Fuel Deals: Albertsons and Chevron/Texaco are letting shoppers stack loyalty rewards for up to $1.50 off per gallon at participating stations. Hemp Policy: The House passed a bill delaying the federal hemp-derived THC ban through Dec. 11, sending it to President Trump. Consumer Tech & Seniors: Consumer Cellular launched a connected-care senior phone experience built on Smith Micro’s SafePath OS. Crypto Regulation: The FTC is moving to treat “suppression of accuracy” by AI firms as consumer deception, targeting systems that steer answers without clear disclosure. Auto Supply Chain: Ford said August production hit 20-year highs for Super Duty and a two-year high for F-150 as it works through aluminum supplier disruptions. Pet Spending Shift: Pet ownership is rising in higher-income households, with spending concentrated in health & wellness, toys, and supplies.
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